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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Bananas are the one fruit you will always find in my kitchen! Not only do I find them delicious but they are also packed full of nutrients. One banana contains about 90 calories and is a good source of potassium, B-vitamins and anti-oxidants.

Over-ripe bananas have a higher simple sugar and anti-oxidant content then un-ripe bananas making them a quick source of energy, perfect for a pre- or post work out snack. So the next time you have a bunch of over-ripe bananas, don't throw them out!!

Not ready to eat the bananas? Freeze them for later! First peel the bananas and place in a freezer safe zip lock bag, then store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Frozen bananas are also very versatile and can be included into smoothies, baked goods and even made into ice cream! Here are a few of my favorite recipes...

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Environmental Workers Group recently released its 2014 cleanest and dirtiest conventionally grown produce list. The cleanest produce are considered safe to eat because they contain very low amounts of pesticides. The dirtiest produce are high in pesticides and it is recommended to purchase organically grown versions instead. Of course, any fruit or vegetable is better than none at all!